Thursday 29th February 2024

Just a second…

The abandonment at Hastings took our two tips out there, so it was down to three, only Galenus (5 units ew) supplying a second at $1.90.

Seven from the book today, and a real mixed bag…

Thursday’s Magnificent Seven…

FIRRIATO

Matamata, 2

Broke out of maidens for us in October after a series of promising runs, hasn’t quite backed it up but drops back in grade and gets winning jock OP back up top. Very open betting field this one, with only $2 separating the top six. She’s $5 fav, so EW all day, won’t mind it wet, watch late!

BET: 5 units ew

PONDALOWIE

Pakenham, 4

Tipped, back and boomed home from the front at Bendigo in Sept then ran an even fourth on resuming 15 days ago. Shinn sticks, $4.60 second fav, EW all day…

BET: 5 units ew

TURBEAU

Pakenham, 5

Back to midweek racing and back in grade somewhat where we won last time at this level. $15 shot, capable of taking this out.

BET: 4 units ew

LITTLE MAX

Pakenham, 8

Obviously had his issues, with only one run in a year and a half, but had gone well enough previously to show he has talent. Went round at big odds on resuming over too short a distance, will give him a roughie’s chance here at $101

BET: 2 units ew.

COOL ENCOUNTER

Ipswich, 6

Resumes after 148 days away, down in grade where he has a good record and has won on this track. EW at $7.50.

BET: 3 units ew

YOU ESS ESS ARE

Ipswich, 8

Didn’t handle the heavy last time but two previous had merit. Generally fast away, but she’ll need to be over the 800m dash, $18 shot, good T&Ds. Don’t need to be back if You Ess Ess Are!!

BET: 3 units ew

DONATION

Ararat, 7

Thought his first go at the mile would suit 18 days ago, but he got back and stayed there. The 1300m may suit and winning jock Houston back onboard, chance at a juicy $23…

BET: 3 units ew